Category Archives: Food and Drink Products

Crunchmaster Review

Let me start by saying that the products featured in this post were provided to me free of charge courtesy of Crunchmaster.. This post may contain affiliate links, but this in no way influences the review to follow.

Crunchmaster Review and Giveaway

I have mentioned this in the past that we are a snack house we really love our snacks! The most recent snack that we have begun snacking on is cheese and crackers. There is something very simple about a cracker and slice of cheese. We usually do a sharp cheddar and a white cheese of some sort.

As cheese and cracker snack people we are always excited to try different chips and crackers. I have begun also adding meat to our cracker snacks which adds a savory element to a simple snack. I have recently been looking for crackers that are versatile tasting from tuna salad to cheese.

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Rani’s Nutrafoods: Yummy Holiday 2015 Giveaway!

Rani’s Nutrafoods: Yummy Holiday 2015 Giveaway!!!

I am always in a state of learning. As a review blogger I get items from some companies that I have never heard of prior to that interaction. This happens more often than not, and when it does I have a standard of practices that I follow when this does happen. The first thing I do is I hit up my trusted search engine that rhymes with “Louggle”. Once I find the home page of the company I dig in and read as much as I can to learn as much as I can from the information provided. The second thing I do is go back to my search engine and begin looking for articles and any information about the company that I can find. I enjoy reading the good, the bad and if need be, the ugly. I like to compare and contrast my opinions vs others.

This was the process I followed back in September when I originally reviewed Rani’s Nutrafoods Yummy Shooters product. I learned that the company was born out of a need of wanting a healthy snack that provided energy and wanted to give them the same flavor profiles as the treats we all love. These are excellent on everything from ice cream to making your own homemade granola!

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Goodie Girl: Holiday Goodie Bag Giveaway

Goodie Girl: 2015 Holiday Goodie Bag Giveaway!!!

Jason and I are fans of a good cookie and lucky for us I get to sample and try a fair amount of cookies in a wide variety of flavors. Back in July 2015 I reviewed a cookie company that is based out of the Tribeca Neighborhood in New York City. This company was called Goodie Girl and they were easily one of the better cookies we sample.

The thing that was special about Goodie Girl cookies is that they are gluten-free, but do not taste gluten-free. I have discovered that many items that are gluten-free and unfortunately have a really unpleasant after taste. The thing that got my attention about Goodie Girl is that they are all the cookies we know and love but are safe for those with gluten issues and do not have that after taste. I would have to say that my favorite cookie is the Mint Slims, the taste is identical to the yearly Girl Scout treat. My second favorite was the Chocolate Chip and it reminded me of a classic chocolate chip cookie and was similar in taste to Famous Amos cookies.

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Crispy Green: Crispy Fruit Holiday Giveaway

Crispy Green: Crispy Fruit Holiday 2015 Giveaway!!!

I am a crafter and so I am always looking for a healthy snack that will not leave a residue on my hands. Usually I am able to find a cracker or cookie that fits this requirement, but usually not fruit. Back in July of 2015 I reviewed a company called Crispy Green and their product called Crispy Fruit – 7/15 review here.

Crispy Green has seven flavors of freeze-dried fruit including Crispy Apples, Crispy Mangoes, Crispy Asian Pears, Crispy Bananas, Crispy Cantaloupe, Crispy Pineapples and Crispy Tangerine. I tried the Crispy Apples, Crispy Mangoes and Crispy Tangerine and they were fantastic. I loved that I could get the benefits of fruit, but not the sticky hands that generally come accompany them.

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Nick’s Sticks Holiday Giveaway!!

*Nick’s Stick’s 2015 Holiday Giveaway*

I have mentioned in the past that there is a fan of meat sticks in our house and his name is Jason. Every time we are in the store the meat sticks are always an addition to our overall haul.

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Little Debbie’s Holiday 2015 Giveaway

**Little Debbie Holiday 2015 Giveaway**

I am not going to lie, we are Nutty Bar fans! In Jason and I’s opinion there are few treats better than a frozen Nutty Bar. When I received an email inquiring if I wanted to giveaway a Little Debbie’s Holiday Treat box, I knew it would be the perfect holiday treat! Then I received an email later that stated I would receive a box of my own, and it would include a Holiday themed Nutty Bar and it became clear I had made the right decision.

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Taffy Town: Peppermint Taffy Holiday Giveaway

Taffy Town: Peppermint Taffy Holiday 2015 Giveaway!!!

When I was young and my parents divorce was fairly fresh my father and I would spend part of Christmas with close family friends. There is little I remember about this family, other than a few details. The first detail I clearly remember is that they had a long coffee table with drawers with these simple puzzle toys inside. The second thing I remember is falling asleep on their couch and magically waking up in my bed. The third and final thing I remember is taffy. There was a bowl full of peppermint salt water taffy and I remember eating more of it then my dinner. I did not realize it was taffy but rather very sticky candy – I was not a salt water taffy fan but I sure liked this candy.

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Sauce Goddess: Salted Caramel Corn Review

Let me start by saying that the products featured in this post were provided to me free of charge courtesy of Sauce Goddess. This post may have affiliate links but this in no way will influence the review to follow and all opinions are my own.

Sauce Goddess: Salted Caramel Corn Review and Giveaway

We are approaching one of my food related favorite times of the year.This is because this is when caramel popcorn become abundant in stores, online and most importantly, in my life. I love the tins that the popcorn’s comes in this time of year and have begun amassing a collection of these additional storage spaces.

I have long thought it would be great to twist the caramel with spices and create a more savory popcorn. I am happy to say that I am not alone in my wishes and have come upon that savory caramel popcorn that my taste buds desire – Sauce Goddess Salted Caramel Corn.

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Nielsen-Massey Vanillas – Vanilla Extract Review

Let me start by saying that the products featured in this post were provided to me free of charge courtesy of Nielsen-Massey Vanillas. This post may have affiliate links but this in no way will influence the review to follow and all opinions are my own.

Nielsen-Massey Vanillas – Vanilla Extract Review and Giveaway

When I was a teenager one of my favorite things to do was bake. I would always invite one of my two best friends over to my house, and that is where they would stay. My friends would come home with me on a Friday afternoon and go to school with me Monday mornings. I grew up an only child, so this gave me a feeling that I had two sisters. During the weekend it was inevitable that we would bake cookies or a cake – it was constant. I have gotten older I no longer have those weekend long slumber parties (do doubt a relief to Jason). The other thing I no longer do it bake every weekend. This lack of baking is not because I do not enjoy it, but more that life gets in the way.

These days the only baking that gets done is the occasional cookies – which usually involved assistance from Jason. There is an exception to this and that time is approaching – the holidays! Each year I bake an assortment of breads for our family and friends to enjoy. This year I am moving on from my generic vanilla I normally use.

I recently received a 2 ounce bottle of Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla by Nielson-Massey Vanillas. This vanilla is Non-GMO, Kosher, gluten-free, all-natural and allergen free. This is a pure vanilla extract that is made using their proprietary cold extraction technique. The cold extraction technique that is used draws out the over 300 flavor compounds, while preserving the vanilla. This pure extract is available in 2 oz., 4 oz., 8 oz., and an industrial size 32 oz bottles.

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Great Plate Holiday 2015 Giveaway!!

The Great Plate Holiday 2015 Giveaway!!!

Back in April I had the opportunity to review Great Plate and see just how durable and how versatile they were (previous review here). I mentioned that to be able to have my food and drink near me on the couch and not spill due to cats jumping down was a bonus and a great feature of the Great Plate. It is 7 months later and the plates look brand new, despite being used every week or two. The color is just as vibrant and the plate is just as level as it was then – it is our “go-to” plate for chips and guacamole

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